'SpecOps Swarms' wins AFSOC 2025 Strategic Initiative Competition

Two Airmen of the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron and their presentation on “SpecOps Swarms” bested nearly 60 other entries in the Air Force Special Operations Command 2025 Strategic Initiative Competition here Feb. 29, 2016. The competition aimed to tap into the vast experiences and wisdom of Airmen

Cannon DFAC re-opening showcases food transformation

After months of anticipation, Air Commandos from across the 27th Special Operations Wing were invited by members of the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron to behold a new era in food services at Cannon.Doors officially opened March 3 to the newly-renovated Pecos Trail Dining Facility –

Air Commandos return from deployment

AFEV committed to caring

The Air Force Enlisted Village is one of four official Air Force charities AFSOC Airmen can contribute to during the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign which runs March 21 - April 29, 2016.

321st STS Air Commandos receive Purple Heart, Bronze Stars

Four 321st Special Tactics Squadron Air Commandos were presented medals at a ceremony March 1, 2016, by Maj. Gen. Gregory Lengyel, commander of Special Operations Command Europe, on RAF Mildenhall. Staff Sgt. Ryan Holmes, 321st STS combat controller, received a Bronze Star for meritorious service

1st SOS performs Stray 59 memorial flight

Time may pass, but the legacy of the crew and passengers of Stray 59 will never fade. Thirty five years later, the 1st Special Operations Squadron continues to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

353rd SOG wraps up Cobra Gold 16

The 353rd Special Operations Group played a large support role working with the U.S. Army and Navy and Royal Thai Air Force counterparts for equipment and personnel drops as well as working hand in hand with the Thai special operations daily.

353rd SOG volunteers at local schools for Cobra Gold 16

Airmen assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group volunteered at the Nong-wha Nong-Yai and Nong-no Wittayakan schools in Thailand during community relations events at exercise Cobra Gold 16, Feb. 15 and 16.

17th SOS launches Pacific region's first MC-130J Commando II five-ship formation flight

Instead of the usual howl of jet engines, Team Kadena heard the growl of 120 turboprop blades chopping the air as 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft dominated the airfield scene Feb. 17, 2016.

352nd SOW Air Commandos clock in at dusk for night training

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos from the 352nd Special Operations Wing worked the 'night shift' during a routine training mission at RAF Sculthorpe in Norwich, England. Activities included fast-roping off a CV-22 Osprey, searching for simulated potential threats, exercising the battlefield treatment of